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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.89, 148.32 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.89, 148.32 and 72.97 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.89 : 148.32 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.89/148.32 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.89x = 148.32 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.89x = 10,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822.91/98.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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